Position Summary
The Eskenazi School of Art Architecture Design is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague for a full time nontenure track Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design to begin August 1 2025. Eskenazi School (eskenazi.indiana) is dedicated to a faculty composed of diverse scholars and practitioners. The successful candidate will demonstrate the values we try to cultivate in our students: to be curious collaborative and adaptable in a global art world. Applicants are sought whose portfolios and research spans studio art and design and whose teaching will address the broad ranging implications of this intersection in contemporary art. Area of expertise required is metalsmithing and jewelry design with established skill sets in; various fabrication methods utilizing soldering and cold connections raising forging casting enameling variety of jewelry settings mechanisms electroforming die forming and use of alternative materials. Other skills desirable include but are not limited to; experience working crossdisciplinary knowledge of woodshop and large metal shop tools and equipment computeraided design computeraided manufacturing rapid prototyping and various computeraided machining. The Metalsmithing Jewelry Design area hosts a BA BFA and widely recognized MFA program. Responsibilities beyond teaching include but are not limited to: participate in group and individual critiques assist in maintaining the studio environment provide service as needed by the area and school and maintain and pursue professional and academic expertise. Studio space provided when available. We seek candidates who can provide collegial initiative in a teambased environment. A strong candidate will have demonstrated an ability to work successfully with students faculty administration and the community. Founded in 1820 Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship campus of IUs eight campuses statewide. Innovation creativity and academic freedom are hallmarks of our worldclass contributions in research and the arts. The Eskenazi School actively upholds diversity equity and inclusion as critical principles of our research teaching and service. We validate the voice and potential of every member of our community strive to create a culture where difference is valued and celebrate multiple perspectives within and beyond the school. We believe social and cultural consciousness inspires meaningful dialogue and empowers all to become influential and fulfilled citizens of the world.
Required Experience:
Senior IC